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The problem with beliefs is one that is not specific to religion

Despite the prevailing data indicating that the majority of journeys undertaken by drivers in the United States span 50 miles or less, there persists a notable hesitation among many to embrace electric vehicles (EVs). This reluctance is largely attributed to "range anxiety," a term used to describe the fear that an EV will not possess sufficient battery life to cover long distances on a single charge. This phenomenon serves as a compelling example of how beliefs, often diverging from empirical r
Haji 2003

Haji 2003 in Rationality

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Rationality

Scientific theory vs. unscientific utility

Edited 1st July 2024 to improve clarity. Edited 20th July 2024 to include a more detailed reference to face validity. Added reference to Lindt 27th August 2024.   Summary Just because something is not created via the scientific method, does not mean it can't be useful - implications about how we think about religious precepts. Serendipity (pot luck) I have previously noted how, in some fields of human endeavour, the scientific approach is held to be the ideal. In reality
Haji 2003

Haji 2003 in Rationality

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Rationality

Doing your own 'research'

Note: I'll be updating the initial entry with additional points over time, as discussions elsewhere on Shiachat help me to flesh out the original arguments.   Summary In this essay I discuss why the theory behind 'Do your own research' (DYOR) does not live up to reality and the negative consequences that this can have for those who follow it. What I will also do is to examine how the whole notion of informed decision making fits within a broader ideological framework and why
Haji 2003

Haji 2003 in Rationality

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